Family Medicine Physician Job at Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI

Who we are:

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission:

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision:

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.

Benefits:

• Eligible for HRSA loan reimbursement.
• 6 CME days (full time status, pro -rated for part time, 3 CME days for .5 FTE ).
• PTO – 4 weeks per year - pro -rated for part time,
• Medical Dental Vision coverage for you and your family
• 403 B retirement savings match $ for $ up to 5% match of your salary. You can start contributing on day one with the match taking effect after first year of employment into the following quarter.
• Paid Holidays – 8 full day, two half day holidays.
• $3,500 CME reimbursement – used towards : CME courses, tuition, travel-staff member only, text material - pro -rated for part time,
• Reimbursement for licensing and professional dues
• Two Bonus structures –
• Quarterly productivity bonus
• Annual quality bonus 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical evaluation and treatment of patients based on scientific knowledge.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
• Prescribe appropriate medication, therapy, and/or diagnostic studies as indicated.
• Ensure appropriate referrals, encouraging continuity of care.
• Recommend lifestyle changes to improve the quality of life for patients.
• Follow up and interpret diagnostic test results and inform patients with recommendations for any further steps needed.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Supervise Advance Practice Providers (NP, PA).
• Provide coverage for other providers who may be unavailable.
• Collaborate with a team (MA, RN, LPN, RD, pharmacist, social worker, others) to better serve patients.
• Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention and health maintenance services (e.g., well-adult care, immunizations) for a panel of patients.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures, and protocols, as needed to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Assurance program.
• Attend regular internal departmental and organizational meetings discussing progress in meeting clinical program and agency goals.
• Understand and adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards as they appear in CSHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and CSHS regulations, laws, and policies, and ensure compliance.
• Assist in ensuring that staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
  

EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility.
• Insurable for liability coverage as a primary care physician in Michigan.
• Remain up-to-date in medical advances through continuing medical education.

An equivalent combination of education and experience is

Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Questions?

Feel free to contact our Physician Recruiter - Arianna Blashkiw.